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Scenario

How female leaders navigate expectations of niceness

Our all-female leadership team keeps getting praised for being 'collaborative' and 'supportive' but when we try to make tough decisions or give direct feedback, we second-guess ourselves and end up in these endless circular discussions because none of us wants to be seen as the 'difficult' woman.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Women in leadership are paralyzed by internalized expectations about feminine behavior, preventing them from exercising necessary authority.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The examined female identity?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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